At Smile Solutions we choose to provide children with optimal care from a registered paediatric dentist when it comes to any of your children’s complex dentistry needs.
About paediatric dentists
Paediatric dentists are registered specialists who focus on treating and managing the special dental needs of babies, toddlers and children. At Smile Solutions our paediatric dentists work closely with our general dentists and dental therapists.
To qualify as a registered specialist paediatric dentist in Australia, a practitioner must complete a general dentistry degree followed by a three-year clinical doctorate in children’s dentistry.
Should my child see a paediatric specialist, dentist or oral health therapist?
Paediatric Specialist
Qualifications
Degree in general dentistry and an additional clinical doctorate.
Specialisation
Only treats children and specialises in managing and treating the dental needs of babies, toddlers and young children.
Recommended For
Complex or extensive dental care requiring advanced techniques, such as treatment under sedation, management of children with significant anxiety, behavioural or sensory needs, or assessment of tooth and jaw development.
General Dentist
Qualification
Holds a degree in general dentistry.
Specialisation
Can treat patients with check-ups and general dental procedures, and may have a special interest in paediatric dentistry.
Recommended For
Provides routine check-ups and general dental treatment, and can refer to a paediatric specialist when needed.
Oral Health Therapist
Qualification
Holds a degree or advanced diploma in oral hygiene.
Specialisation
Provides professional dental cleaning and oral health education, and may have a special interest in paediatric dentistry.
Recommended For
Provides preventive care, professional cleans, and oral health education to support children’s ongoing dental wellbeing, and can refer to a paediatric specialist when needed.
Meet our specialist paediatric dentists
At Smile Solutions your child will have access to treatment carried out by one of our board-registered specialist paediatric dentists.
To qualify as a registered specialist paediatric dentist in Australia, practitioners must first have the same degree as a general dentist, with honours. They then study for a further three to four years for a Masters degree or equivalent specific training in children’s dentistry, making them eligible to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia as a specialist paedodontist.
In addition, they must be good at establishing children’s trust in a friendly environment and a large part of their skill set involves understanding child psychology.
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